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Voucher Request Policy

What is a Voucher? 

• Vouchers can be redeemed by any candidate (not just the original candidate or their siblings), for the full cost of the same examination and level. 

• Vouchers have no expiration date. 

• No examination vouchers are granted to candidates who fail to appear for their scheduled examination and do not submit a formal voucher request. 

• No examination vouchers are granted if The Royal Conservatory is unable to accommodate a special request (other than religious restrictions). 

• There are no academic penalties for missed examinations. 

Who can apply for a voucher? 

Candidates can only apply for a voucher due to the following reasons: 

Direct time conflict with a school examination
 

• Supported by a letter on official school letterhead, signed and dated by a school official. This letter must specify the date of the school examination that directly conflicts with the candidate's music examination (i.e., general dates of school examinations will not be accepted). 

Medical reasons that involve the candidate 

• Supported by a physician's letter on the official letterhead of the doctor's office, and that is signed and dated by the doctor.

When and how to submit: 

• The “Voucher Request Form” should be filled out and submitted to The Royal Conservatory along with supporting documentation (e.g., a letter from a physician or school authority on school letterhead). 

• Forms may be physically mailed or emailed in an attachment (instructions found on Voucher Request Form). 

• Voucher Request Forms must be received no later than 2 weeks after the missed exam’s original date. Requests received after this time will be denied. 

• Candidates wishing to use their approved voucher in the session immediately after their cancelled exam must submit this form a minimum of 5 business days before the registration deadline of the Session you plan to register for. Late fees and paper registration fees will be applied to registrations if the Voucher Request is not received in this timeframe. 

How to use your voucher: 

• To redeem an examination voucher, candidates must manually apply the redemption code upon their next registration process. Vouchers are not automatically applied. 

• Approved examination vouchers may only be used once. No additional vouchers, extensions or refunds will be provided for examinations once they have been used. 

Voucher Request Form

Duplicate Certificate / Diploma / Medals Results: Please consult a current syllabus to ensure that you have fulfilled the certificate requirements for your grade before submitting the request form to The Royal Conservatory. Then:

1. Please fill out a request form and fax/email to The Royal Conservatory

2. Once we receive your form, you will then be able to pay online. 

Duplicate Practical and Theory Examination Results: students may request copies of their previous theory exam results and practical marking forms.  Please note these requests are only available for the past 3 years.

We do not offer Late Registration for remote practical exams, Theory Levels 5 - 8, nor History 9 - ARCT.

Late Registration is offered for remote Advanced Theory (Harmony, Counterpoint, Analysis) and all Speech Arts Theory/History subjects.  Late registration is subject to an additional handling fee. 

For more information, please contact Candidate Services

Candidates who cannot demonstrate clear equivalents to Royal Conservatory theory examinations may apply for permission to write the Academic Qualifying Examination (formerly known as the Comprehensive Theory Examination). To apply for permission to write the Academic Qualifying Examination, or to request a package of Sample Academic Qualifying Examination Papers, please complete the Exemption Request for an Academic Qualifying Examination Form.

Difficulty downloading personalized forms?

Candidates who encounter printing problems when downloading their personalized Examination Program Form from "Examination Scheduling" may use these forms instead. These forms are for registered examination candidates.

Candidates may appeal the mark awarded on a theory examination only for the following reasons:

• an error in the tabulation of marks
• a substantial error or inconsistency in marking
• a clarification of the reasons for the mark received

All enquiries concerning re-calculation or re-evaluation of marks must be addressed in writing to The Royal Conservatory, Attention Candidate Services. Candidates should submit all documentation and fees.  Please allow four weeks for a reply.

 

Important: Any re-evaluation or re-calculation of marks may lead not only to an increase to the mark, but also to a lowering of the mark or to a confirmation of the existing mark. 

Re-Calculation of Marks 

Candidates who find either an obvious error in the tabulation of marks on an examination paper or a question that has not been marked, may request a re-calculation of marks from The Royal Conservatory. The candidate must submit:
• the original examination paper(s)
• a letter detailing the problem
• the requisite fee for re-calculations

In the event that a calculation or clerical error in the examination marks is found to be in the candidate’s favour, then the mark will be adjusted accordingly and the administrative fee will be refunded.

Re-Evaluation of Theory Papers

Candidates who believe there has been a substantial error or inconsistency in the marking of questions on an examination paper may request a re-evaluation of the entire examination paper.

The candidate must submit:
• the original examination paper(s)
• a letter demonstrating why the candidate’s given answer has been marked incorrectly, citing specific instances
• the requisite fee for re-evaluations

The examination paper will be returned to the candidate, along with a written critique for each question from a member of the RCM College of Examiners. If the re-evaluation results in a higher mark, then the re-evaluation fee will be refunded.

Deadlines for Requesting Re-Calculation or Re-Evaluation

• March 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Winter Session
• September 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Spring Session
• November 1 for Theory Examinations written in the Summer Session
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Copies of sample examination papers for each of the following theory examinations are available from The Royal Conservatory. Please complete the Past Examinations Form. Unless otherwise requested, a PDF version of the exam will be sent to the email address indicated, please allow 2-3 weeks processing.

All Speech Arts & Drama papers are available for free. Click below to download past Speech Arts & Drama examination papers.

Please note that Speech Arts theory exams take place during Winter and Spring sessions only.

ARCT Teacher's Written Papers
ARCT Flute Teachers Written	ARCT Guitar Teachers Written
ARCT Speech Arts & Drama Teacher's Written	ARCT Violin Teacher`s Written
ARCT Voice Teacher's Written	Other ARCT Teacher`s Written (please specify discipline)
Comprehensive Theory Examination
Comprehensive Theory Examination
Speech Arts & Drama Papers
Level 1 Speech Arts: Technical Theory	Level 1 Speech Arts: History & Literature
Level 2 Speech Arts: Technical Theory	Level 2 Speech Arts: History & Literature
Level 3 Speech Arts: Technical Theory	Level 3 Speech Arts: History & Literature
Level 4 Speech Arts: Technical Theory
ARCT in Composition and Theory Papers
Please specify

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Candidates who have accessibility requirements may submit a request to the RCM Certificate Program for accommodations. Such requests must be made immediately after registration. The RCM Certificate Program will consider each case individually.

A Substitute Piece Request form must be submitted if a piece you wish to include in your examination program does meet the substitution criteria outlined in the Syllabus. The form is to be submitted by the examination registration deadline of the session you wish to use the piece. You will receive notice of whether the request has been approved or denied by email within four weeks. If approved, you must bring the approval form with you to the examination and submit it to the examiner. Approved Substitute Pieces are only valid for the session indicated below.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure an alternate piece is prepared in case the substitute request is denied.

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Students may request official transcripts from The Royal Conservatory of Music by completing a Request for Official Transcript. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks for processing.

Transfer Credits for Theory Examinations from other Recognized Examination Systems

Candidates may apply to transfer credits from other recognized examination systems that are equivalent to the theory examinations offered by the RCM Certificate Program. To view a list of accepted equivalent theory examinations, click here.

Transfer Credits for Theory Based on University/College Transcripts

Students who hold an undergraduate degree in music (for example, a Bachelor of Music or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a music major) from an accredited university or college may request to have their transcript evaluated for transfer credit of Level 10 prerequisite and corequisite theory examinations.

To apply for transfer credits, please complete the Transfer Credits and Exemptions Request Form. You will be required to provide copies of all relevant documentation, such as official transcripts, certificates, diplomas, relevant course outlines, and the requisite fee (as applicable).

Please allow four to six weeks for processing. Each application will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and students may be granted credit for all, some, or none of their requested transfers.

Transfer Credits for the Associate Diploma (ARCT) in Pedagogy

Piano or Violin candidates who have passed the ARCT, Performer examination may apply to be exempted from the Repertoire section of the Advanced Pedagogy Practical Examination.

Piano or Violin candidates who already hold a Teacher’s ARCT Diploma and wish to enrich their qualifications may apply for permission to complete the Advanced Pedagogy certificate. Such candidates may apply to be exempted from the Advanced Pedagogy Practical Examination.

For Piano, please see the Associate Diploma in Piano Pedagogy addendum to the Piano Syllabus, 2022 Edition. For Violin, please see the Associate Diploma in Violin Pedagogy addendum to the Violin Syllabus, 2021 Edition.

Candidates may submit practice examination papers to be marked by a member of The Royal Conservatory’s College of Examiners, and receive feedback to aid in their preparation for written examinations. The results and examiner's comments are for your reference only and should be used as tools for review and improvement, and will not count toward your official examination mark.

For more information on Practice Theory Assessments, please click here.

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